Don't open the door to the study and begin reading. Take down the dulcimer.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.'
Rumi
About Counselling and Psychotherapy
These disciplines can be helpful in many situations, crises, dilemmas. Essentially the aim is to help you to gain clarity about what is important for you, what you need to do to honour that, and what resources you will need to meet these aims. You will be helped to identify and get in touch with your own inner resources in ways that will enrich your life, give you more sense of choice, and enable you to move forward in the direction of fulfillment and satisfaction. That may involve becoming aware of old stories and experiences from your past, that are standing in the way of your freedom now, but essentially we will look at the present and the future, and what will clear the way for you to live the life that is right for you. The work can be brief, focussing on a particular issue, or a much longer journey of self-discovery and integration. This will depend on you and what you are looking for. I will also tell you in our first session what I think might be most beneficial for you.
To visit UKCP, my registration body, for more information, just CLICK HERE
- 'I see you.'
'I am here'
Ancient Zulu greeting when two people meet.
About Ericksonian Hypnosis
Ericksonian Hypnosis uses the basic principles of classical hypnosis, but engages with the unconscious mind in a more subtle and, I believe, respectful way, by always leaving the permission for change with your unconscious mind. It uses metaphor, storytelling and language patterns which can be deeply relaxing and effective.
For a good description of this work, just CLICK HERE and go to the file 'Milton Erickson and his Work'
Marion Woodman
About NeuroLinguistic Programming
NLP was originally developed in the 1970's by observing and modelling some of the great therapists of that time-Milton Erickson, Virginia Satir, Fritz Perls, Carl Rogers-and extrapolating the structure of their excellent skills in a way that can be learnt by anyone. In my own experience, it has given my work a clarity, focus, and effectiveness that was previously lacking. The NLP approach is essentially solution-focussed, and can be remarkably effective in working with fears and phobias, anxiety states, low self esteem, and stuckness in any context. For more information, just CLICK HERE for my accrediting body.
About Meditation
But heard, half heard, in the stillness
Between two waves of the sea.
Quick, now, here, now, always-
A condition of complete simplicity
(costing not less than everything.)
T.S.Eliot
Meditation has been a cornerstone of my life for over 30 years, and I have been teaching and leading courses and retreats for about 20 years. My approach is not aligned with any religion, but draws on all the traditions to help you to come to the essence of what meditation is about without needing to subscribe to any particular dogma or lineage. I offer many different methods of meditation, often involving movement, music, dance, sound or breathing, as well as the more traditional silent Vipassana sitting meditation.
Meditation is nothing exotic: it is as natural and available as your breathing, yet it can change your life in subtle and profound ways. It is my belief and experience that it is the biggest gift you can ever give to yourself!
